The 33-year-old Noor, who is Somali American, is charged with murder and manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The 40-year-old dual Australian-American citizen was killed in July 2017 after calling 911 to report a possible rape near her home.

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Quaintance had earlier ruled the graphic videos and autopsy photos would be shown only to the jury and lawyers in the courtroom.

She also ruled sketch artists will be allowed to depict jurors in drawings.

Meanwhile, with a jury in place, opening statements began in the trial Tuesday morning.

NOOR TRIAL- judge also ruled at the beginning of court that all evidence will be shown to media/public saying “court must follow the law even if I disagree”.

It had taken a week to select a jury. After 75 prospective jurors answered questions about their views on Somalis and police officers, as well as their experiences with firearms and other issues, 12 men and four women were selected Monday to hear the case.

In the end, only 12 will deliberate. Six of the jurors are people of color.